Man City have double Champions League incentive with 2025-26 reality laid bare
- Pep Guardiola stated that Manchester City's upcoming match against Club Brugge is crucial, as losing would eliminate them from the Champions League, while winning would secure their place in the play-off round and help the Premier League's fifth spot for next season.
- Manchester City has not exited the Champions League group stage since the 2012-13 season, and Guardiola has not faced such an early exit since 2000-01 as a player.
- City's Champions League revenue was £134.9 million in the 2022-23 season, highlighting the financial importance of progressing in the tournament for the club.
- The Premier League's performance in Europe could lead to an extra Champions League spot for the 2025-26 season, depending on the coefficient rankings of English clubs.
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Guardiola has faith in Manchester City in must-win match against Brugge
Manchester City will host Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in their final UEFA Champions League group game on Wednesday. As the winners of the tournament in 2023, City can't afford a loss or a draw at home because winning is their only way to make the playoffs
Manchester City must win the Bujas to qualify and the PSG needs a draw in Stuttgart. Arsenal and Inter, in the absence of a point for the straight pass to eighths. Only Liverpool and Barcelona have a safe place at the top 8. Read
Etihad evacuated as van catches fire and emergency services rush to scene hours before Man City’s Champions League clash
A FIRE has broken out just outside the Etihad in front of thousands of fans only hours before Manchester City’s Champions League clash. The Premier League champions host Club Brugge needing a win to guarantee qualification into the knockout stages. Rex A fire broke out outside the Etihad stadium[/caption] PA A merchandise van caught fire[/caption] […]
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